The Federal Transit Administration awarded the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), a U.S. government transit authority, a $3.75 million Project Grant under the Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 20.534) on April 15, 2024. The funding will be used to improve bus stop lighting, install solar-powered waste compactors, and enhance overall cleanliness, safety, and security at 300 bus stops throughout the JTA transit network in Jacksonville, Florida. The...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $3,750,000 Project Grant under the Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 20.534) to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) on May 23, 2025. The purpose of the grant is to provide improvements to park-n-ride and transit hub locations in Jacksonville, Florida. Specifically, the project will enhance safety by upgrading lighting and amenities, adding new striping, and resurfacing aging pavement at six (6)...
This multi-source Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration's Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) totals $17,081,470 to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority Inc. for capital investments and planning activities supporting public transportation services. Funding comes from FY2021 apportionments under the Urbanized Area Formula Grant program (49 U.S.C. 5307), State of Good Repair program (49 U.S.C. 5337), and Bus and Bus Facilities...
This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.526 - Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs) provides $17,480,000.00 to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) to replace 23 older diesel buses with 23 new compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. The purpose is to improve service reliability and environmental sustainability for public transportation riders in and around Jacksonville,...
This Formula Grant award of $1,133,478.00 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) will provide funding to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) to support a range of capital projects and operational enhancements. The key activities to be performed include the procurement of CNG buses and paratransit vehicles, upgrades to security and safety systems, technology infrastructure...
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority Inc. (JTA) received a $1,000,000 project grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (CFDA 20.507) on May 6, 2022. The grant will fund the purchase of two replacement buses and installation of security access systems at JTA facilities to support public transportation services in the Jacksonville, Florida urbanized area through March 30, 2030. Specifically, the...
This $1,429,156 federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513) will provide operating assistance and capital funding to the Jacksonville UZA and its subrecipients. Specifically, the award will cover eligible operating expenses such as driver salaries, fuel, and other items with a useful life under one year. It will also fund capital...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $454,668 Formula Grant (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) on September 19, 2024. The purpose of this grant is to provide security improvements to the St. Johns River Passenger Ferry Terminal. The grant will fund the installation of a new fence, extension of catwalk access for maintenance on floodlights, and cleaning of slip walls. These security enhancements are expected to...
This $1,994,999 federal Formula Grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (CFDA 20.513 - Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program) provides operating assistance and capital funding to the Jacksonville UZA and its subrecipients to support transportation services for people with disabilities and older adults. The key products and services funded under this award include: Covering eligible operating expenses such as driver salaries, fuel, and mobility...
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded a $5,650,000 Project Grant under the National Infrastructure Investments (CFDA 20.933) program to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) for the U2C Neighborhood Extension and Planning Project. This grant will fund planning, environmental review, permitting, and preliminary project development activities to advance four urban circulator route extensions in the Jacksonville, Florida area. The goal is to implement a sustainable transit...